In Depth: The beginner’s guide to buying a motherboard
Saturday, November 28th, 2009
One of the best things about owning a PC is that if you’re prepared to open the case up, you can upgrade your system any time you choose. In addition, because it’s a modular design you can concentrate on upgrading the oldest parts, or even add completely new functionality with the addition of a plug-in cards or USB devices. The heart of this system is the motherboard, into which all your other PC components plug into and communicate with each other. There’s a great deal of choice when it comes to buying a new motherboard, from the type of CPU that it’s compatible with, the memory it uses, the size, and even if it has extra functionality such as onboard audio and graphics. One of the most important decisions about choosing a new motherboard is what processor you want to use, and your choice will dictate how the CPU fits into a socket on the motherboard.
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